Different Life Styles

In the interest of a healthy lifestyle people tend to follow different lifestyles when it comes to food. The different ones that come to mind are low fat, organic, low carb, low cholesterol and low salt. For myself I try to live a low carb lifestyle. I will publish recipes from these different lifestyle choices. Todays recipes will be in the low fat category. Stir Fry Recipes are very popular for people following a low fat lifestyle. The following are several stir fry recipes I have found to be good.



Shrimp Stir Fry
3/4 lb salad shrimp, thawed

3 large garlic cloves, minced

3/4 c onion, sliced

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1 Tb olive oil

1-1/2 c snow peas

1-1/2 c red pepper, chopped

1-1/2 c carrots, chopped

1-1/2 c brocolli, chopped

2 Tb vegetable broth

1 Tb lemon juice

Place drained shrimp in a bowl. Add cayenne to shrimp. Toss well.
Heat oil in a wok on high.
Sauté shrimp stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
Place sautéed shrimp back into the bowl leaving the liquids in the wok.
Combine the onions and garlic in the wok and sauté, about 3 minutes.
Add peas, vegetables and broth to the wok.
Reduce heat to medium and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
Return shrimp to wok, add lemon juice and cook for 1 more minute.

Servings 6, Fat 2.5g, Calories 153


Chicken With Rice Stir Fry

2 pounds chicken breast cut in squares
1 medium white onion diced
2 cloves garlic diced
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 green bell pepper sliced
2 cups cooked basmati rice
1 cup uncooked pea pods
1 cup carrots (raw) cut lengthwise two inches long
1 orange bell pepper sliced
1/2 cup corn starch
1/2 cup broccoli (raw)
1/2 cup cauliflower (raw)
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup of soy sauce
1/4 cup of teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon salt

1 tablespoon black pepper

Heat cooking wok to high temperature add cooking oil. Cook chicken until almost done, Add all raw vegetables and garlic cook until crispy and chicken is done. In saucepan heat orange juice, teriyaki sauce and soy sauce, add 1/2 cup of water to the mixture. In a cup or bowl, mix the corn starch with water but do not make the mixture too thin. Slowly mix in the water and cornstarch with the orange juice mixture. Stir until thickened but not too thick. Add the salt and pepper. Put a serving of cooked rice on each plate, Spoon the vegetable mixture on top of the rice. Pour orange sauce over the rice and vegetables.


Recipe serves 6

Both of these recipes are very good and make quick and easy meals.

Enjoy!